Featured in this issue of Hard Looks are two intense adaptations of Andrew Vachss short stories: "Born Bad," adapted by Charles deLint with art by Dave D'Antiquis and "Exit," adapted by Jerry Prosser with photographic manipulations by Harry O. Morris. This issue also features "Head Case," a new short story by Andrew Vachss.

Dark Horse continues to provide the finest crime/suspense book on the market. This month Hard Looks features a chilling adaptation of "Joy Ride," a drag race to Hell, with artwork by James O'Barr. John Watkiss provides the artwork for "Cain," a touching story of a man and his dog... and what they do for a living. We re-present "Placebo" from the long-unavailable Dark Horse Presents Fifth Anniversary Special with art by Klaus Janson. This issue also features a new short story by Andrew Vachss, "Stone Magic."